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BEAN TO CUP ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DE Instruction for use GB ECAM23.
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contents sMAKING DRINKS WITH MILK................. 14 Fundamental safety warnings............................. 7 Filling and attaching the milk container............. 14 Making cappuccino or macchiato .................... 14 Making frothed milk (without coffee)................ 15 Preparing milk (unfrothed and without coffee).15 Cleaning the milk frother with the CLEAN button .............................................................
Introduction SAFETY Thank you for choosing the ECAM 23.450 automatic coffee and cappuccino maker. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine. Fundamental safety warnings Danger! This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock. You should therefore respect the following safety warnings: • Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet. • Never touch the plug with damp hands.
DESIGNATED USE DESCRIPTION This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks. All other use is considered improper. This appliance is not suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance. This is an household appliance only.
Description of the accessories (page 2 - C ) C1. Measure C2. Cleaning brush C3. Descaler bottle C4. Water softener filter (certain models only) C5. Hot water spout and correctly installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only. If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional. Using the appliance for the first time Description of milk container (page 2 - D ) D1. Froth adjustment knob D2.
• To enjoy your coffee even more and improve the performance of your appliance, we recommend installing a water softener filter as described in the section “WATER SOFTENER FILTER”. If your model is not provided with a filter, you can request one from De’Longhi Customer Services. Please note! If the appliance is not used for an extended period, also place the main switch in the 0 position (fig. 6). Important! To avoid damaging the appliance, never place the main switch (fig.
Auto-start You can set the auto-start time in order to have the appliance ready at a certain time (for example in the morning) so you can make coffee immediately. Energy Saving Use this function to activate or deactivate energy saving mode. This mode is active by default, reducing energy consumption in compliance with current European regulations. When energy saving mode is active, an asterisk appears below “Energy Saving” in the menu. To deactivate “energy saving” mode, proceed as follows: 1.
Activate/deactivate the beep This activates or deactivates the beep emitted by the machine each time the buttons are pressed or an accessory is inserted/removed. The beep is active by default. To deactivate or reactivate the beep, proceed as follows: 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. Turn the selection knob (fig. 8) until “Beep” is displayed; 3. Press the button. “Deactivate?” or “Activate?” is displayed; 4. Press the button to activate or deactivate the beep (or the button to exit); 5.
Customising the “my coffee” quantity The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver 30 ml of “my coffee”. To modify this quantity, proceed as follows: 1. Place a cup under the coffee spouts (fig. 9). 2. Turn the selection knob until “MY COFFEE” is displayed. 3. Keep the button (fig. 12) pressed until the message “1 MY COFFEE Program quantity” is displayed and coffee delivery begins. Release the button. 4. As soon as the coffee in the cup reaches the required level, press the button (fig.
MAKING DRINKS WITH MILK container, etc.) will be displayed while using the machine. Their meaning is explained in the section “Displayed messages” (page 22). Filling and attaching the milk container 1. Remove the lid (fig. 15); 2. Fill the milk container with a sufficient quantity of milk, not exceeding the MAX level marked on the container (fig. 16). Each mark on the side of the container corresponds to 100 ml of milk.
• • • on page 15. Please note! If during delivery you want to stop making milk or coffee, press the CAPPUCCINO button twice. Do not leave the milk container out of the refrigerator for longer than strictly necessary. The warmer the milk (5°C ideal), the poorer the froth will be. It is normal for steam to be given off from the metal cup tray at the end of milk delivery.
to wait a few seconds before the hot water is delivered. • Change the quantity of water delivered automatically. The machine is set by default to automatically delivery 250 ml of hot water. To modify these quantities, proceed as follows: 1. Position a container under the spout. 2. Press the button again until “Hot Water Program Quantity” is displayed, then release the button. 3. When the hot water in the cup reaches the required level, press the button again.
once a month and whenever you replace the water softener filter (if provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid. 2. Remove the filter (if present) and rinse with running water. 3. Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh water and replace the tank. PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place. Please note! Cleaning the coffee spouts 1. Regularly clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth (fig. 26A). 2. Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked.
5. 6. 7. 8. placing them in the top basket of the dishwasher. Make sure there are no milk residues in the hollow and groove under the knob (see figure alongside). If necessary, scrape the groove with a toothpick. Rinse the inside of the froth adjustment knob under running water (see figure alongside). Check that the intake tube and spout are not clogged with milk residues. Replace the knob (lining up the arrow with the word “INSERT”) the spout and the milk intake tube.
10. When the water tank is completely empty, “ Rinsing complete Confirm?” is displayed. 11. Press the button. 12. Insert the filter (if it was present) in the tank, fill the water tank again and the appliance is ready for use. The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hardness setting. WATER SOFTENER FILTER Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter. If this is not the case with your model, you are recommended to purchase one from De’Longhi Customer Services.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Replacing the filter When “REPLACE FILTER!” is displayed, after two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, you should replace the filter: 1. Remove the exhausted filter; 2. Remove the new filter from the packaging; 3. Turn the date indicator disk (see fig. 30) until the next 2 months of use are displayed (the filter lasts about two months); 4. Refill the tank; 5.
Electrical requirements Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined below.
displayed messages DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK ! • Insufficient water in the tank. • Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place (fig. 3). EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER! • The grounds container (A13) is full. • Empty the grounds container and drip tray, clean and replace (fig. 23). Important: When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it is not completely full.
DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Press CLEAN button • Milk has been delivered recently and the tubes inside the milk container must be cleaned. • Press the CLEAN button and keep it pressed until the progress bar which appears on the display together with the message “Cleaning...” is complete. Insert water spout • The hot water spout is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. • Insert water spout as far as it will go.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The milk contains large bubbles and squirts out of the milk spout or there is little froth . • The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed. • Use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5° C). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk. • The froth adjustment knob is incorrectly adjusted. • Adjust following the instructions in the section on preparing drinks with milk.
